Metformin side effect: Metallic taste (an AI-powered real world drug study)

Summary:

Metallic taste is reported as a side effect among people who take Metformin (metformin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Byetta, and have High blood pressure.

The study analyzes which people take Metformin and have Metallic taste. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 453,860 people who have side effects when taking Metformin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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On Oct, 02, 2024

453,860 people reported to have side effects when taking Metformin.
Among them, 2,440 people (0.54%) have Metallic taste.

What is Metformin?

Metformin has active ingredients of metformin hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 465,128 Metformin users for the drug's side effects, drug interactions, effectiveness and more. Check Metformin in the real world.

Number of Metformin and Metallic taste reports submitted per year:

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Metformin and have Metallic taste?

- Check whether Metallic taste is associated with a drug or a condition
- Predict drug outcomes for up to one year with AI

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metformin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Metformin) and Metformin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

T.Audi Yanto, I.Huang, F.Nathania Kosasih, NP Hardjo Lugito, "Nightmare and Abnormal Dreams: Rare Side Effects of Metformin?", Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2018 Jan .
Al-Hamdy RA, "Assessment of electrolytes and HbA1c in type 2 diabetic patients using metformin and evaluation of guidelines obedience regarding renal impairment", J.Thi-Qar Sci., 2015 Jan .
Wiwanitkit S, Wiwanitkit V, "Metformin and sleep disorders", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2012 Jan .

Who is eHealthMe?

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